Qatargate

Shin Bet to change 'Qatargate' opinion says Urich, Feldstein didn't harm state security - report

The opinion has reportedly been described by a law enforcement official as “completely watered down and that “they dropped the security implications by several levels.”

The new chief of the Israel Security Agency, Shin Bet, David Zini, participates in the state memorial ceremony for the 07 of October 2023 on Mount Herzl, in Jerusalem, 16 October 2025.
Ofer Golan arrive for a court hearing of Yonatan Orich and Eli Feldstein who were arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation, at the Magistrate's Court in Rishon Lezion, April 1, 2025.

Ofer Golan steps down from his role as Netanyahu's spokesman, advisor after decade of service

 Yonatan Orich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

Court eases Urich's restrictions, as former PMO spokesperson speaks with Netanyahu again

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Supreme Court rejects state appeal over Urich’s lapsed Qatargate restrictions


Court reinstates contact ban between Netanyahu, Urich amid obstruction probe

Defense attorneys Amit Hadad and Noa Milstein argued that the ongoing restrictions are disproportionate, noting that Urich has been subject to various restrictive conditions since his initial arrest.

Yonatan Urich who was arrested in the so-called Qatargate investigation arrives for a court hearing the court in Lod, August 19, 2025.

‘Bild’ leak case: Court extends Urich restrictions, clarifies can speak to PM, but not about probe

Judge Menachem Mizrahi ruled that while Urich remains prohibited from working at the Prime Minister’s Office, he may speak with Netanyahu, provided they do not discuss the investigation.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Police seek to extend restrictions on Netanyahu adviser Yonatan Urich in ‘Qatargate’ probe

Police seek a ban on contact with Netanyahu and the PMO and a travel ban, as Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court President Judge Menahem Mizrahi set a hearing for Tuesday at 11:30 a.m.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Court lifts travel ban on PMO chief Tzachi Braverman despite 'midnight meeting' probe

A magistrate’s court lifted the travel ban on PMO chief Tzachi Braverman, citing the Iran war. The ruling allows him to serve as UK Ambassador despite the ongoing "midnight meeting" investigation.

Prime Minister's Office Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman pictured at Tel Aviv District Court, December 18, 2024; illustrative.

Urich, Ofer Golan ask court to toss Filber ‘harassment’ indictment, alleging illegal phone searches

Yonatan Urich and Ofer Golan asked Judge Dror Kleitman to cancel the indictment against them, arguing that the investigation was tainted by unlawful phone searches and misleading representations.

Yonatan Urich arrives for a court hearing as part of the 'Qatargate' affair in Lod, August 19, 2025

Court bars Netanyahu's chief-of-staff's departure for UK envoy post, reinstates restrictions

Judge Michael Karshen accepted the police appeal against a lower court decision that had largely lifted the conditions imposed on Braverman, who is under investigation.

Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 18, 2024.

Unnamed Prime Minister's Office official accused of 'inapropriate conduct' with a woman - KAN

According to the KAN report, police have been in contact with the alleged victim of the conduct to file a complaint against the unnamed official.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a government meeting in Kiryat Shmona.

Court lifts more gag orders in midnight parking-lot affair tied to PMO leaks

The Monday decision revealed that Tzachi Braverman made use of sensitive information obtained through his official role in connection with the investigation into leaked classified materials.

Prime Minister's Chief of Staff Tzachi Braverman arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of the testimony of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the trial against him, December 18, 2024.

Israel's Supreme Court chief steps aside in hearing over October 7 state probe

Isaac Amit wrote that, given the petitions center on the application of the State Commissions of Inquiry Law, he believed it was inappropriate for him to continue making decisions.

Protesters call for a state commission of inquiry into the events of October 7 outside the Knesset, in Jerusalem, January 19, 2026

Yair Lapid held undisclosed meetings with Qatari officials to discuss Gaza hostages situation

The encounter happened on January 12, 2025, on the same day as another meeting between the Qatari officials, Lapid's team, and the representatives of the Gaza hostages' families.

Opposition head Yair Lapid and Yesh Atid MKs arrive for a court hearing at the Supreme Court on a petition against the transfer of funds to ultra-Orthodox educational institutions, January 8, 2026